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Thames Advertiser, Volume VII, Issue 1830, 3 June 1874, Page 2

The monthly summary of the Tbames Ad. vkbtissb for despatch via San Francisco, per s.s ' City of Adelaide, 1 will be published en Friday next.

The Government decline to pay the expenses of the Municipal election, which amount to £56, and have referred the Returning.Officer to the Mayor on the subject. The documents were furnished to the Mayor yesterday. We presume the Borough Council is the proper quarter to look to for payment of such accounts.

It will be seen by advertisement that until the Tararu wharf repairs are. effected the A.S.P. Company say they will take off. their steamer the 'Golden Crown,' i e,, after 1 Saturda/next. It is a pity the gale could not have been .postponed a few. weeks. untiLMessrs Holmes's new boat, the 'Hauraki,' is ready to take up the service, because the inconvenienoe which the A.S.P. Company are again inflicting upon the Thames community would not then have been so great.

The Kennedy Family had a splendid house again last night, for their concluding appearance, and the performance was most successful throughout, Mr Kennedy being in excellent voice and spirits, There was a'large muster of the.Thames Scottish present,. whose uniforms gave a brilliancy to the audience. , ,"Tne Laird o' Cockpen," "My Nannie's Aw*," and "Young Lochnivar," were first rate, and were loudly applauded. One of the reasons jof the success of th's entertainment is that Mr Kennedy.suramons up the scene, enabling the [audience to realise it, and he sings the songs so that the listeners can follow the words, instead of giving them, as most musicians do now-a-days in such a style that nothing'can be I distinguished but the air, and;that is often covered up so that it can hardly be recognised. The concluding part of the programme was exceedingly entertaining. Mr Kennedy sang Mrff. E. Aytoun's song of "Ta Phairson," amidst great applause, At the conclusion, Mr Kennedy, in a few. appropriate remarkf, thanked the people of the Thames for, the warm way in which they had received referred to the muster of the Thames Scottish. present on that occasion.

It will be seen that a meeting is to be held this evening at the Globe Hotel, of those interested in having the Kolleston-street footpath improved. We hope that some arrange* ment will be come to with the Borough Council to have the work done,' as this foitpalh is much Used. ■:'•.:.:

We are pleased to learn, that at the last meeting of the Gralumstown Volunteer Fire Brigade a number of honorary members were added to the list, the result of recent conttibutions received in aid of the funds of the brigade ■

Mr E. Honiss, secretary to the Thames Hospital, begs to acknowledge .the receipt <f the following donations and subscriptions:—A grateful Whau shsreholder, £2;.; Rev. T. Lonergan, 20s; workmen Mo»nataiari Gold Mining Companv,-£7 12s; Fisherman, 2s; Alfred Floyd, 20a; William Corin, 20s; workmen of the Alhu'rnia Gold Mining Company, £4; J.' B. Hans«n, 20s; Bank of New Zealand, £10; W. Peare-, 10a; A. Unthank, 20s; E. Hudson, £2 2s; Macdonald and Miller, £2 2s; workmen of the Shortland Saw-niiSl,' £4 4s 6d; workmen' Queen of Beauty. £3 4s; W. Cremer, 10s; workmen United. Pumping Association, per Mr Krrin6ton,£l lGs; workmen Unite! Pumping Association, per Mr Box,. 12s; Stone Brothers, 20s; D. Macnab,2ls; J. Marshal, 20s; workmen Bright Smilo, GoldMining Company, £4.75; ; F. Kodewell. 10s; W. H. Dawson, 6s; PerKev.T. Lonergan, 20s; Rev. J. Davis, 20s; workmen Imperial Crown battery, £1 10a 4d;-workmen Masters'.s taUings machine, £2 3s; witness in Boiler Accident Inquiry, per Mr Errington, £313s 6d.

Mr Louis Piars, of the Upper Thamss, who is at present • in Auckland, has been furnishing some sensational'news to the Aukland Star. He states that the sale of. the block of' land to Mr Young, before alluded to in. our column's, has caused much ill-feeling among the sativfs of the Upper Thames, This has been carried to such an tx ont that both 'fe Moananui'B party, who are opposed' to tho Bale, and the Ngatiahurua tribes who disposed of .the land, led by Tarapipipi, are fully assumed such a hostile attitude that a.eollifion and bloodshed was feared, when Alt Wars, left tho district. ' There is,,however, a very strong section of natives iu thi. district favouiable to leasing, and a taste of the benefits flowing from tho enjoyment of pakeln money has not diminished the numbers bf the reform parly. Mr Young's purchase forms aniiuiportant. pre? cedtnt, and will doubtless exercise.a consider* ableinaueocs'oa' \WtiSm oisjjihith«ty

Preparations are now going on for a great native meeting at the Thames, on the shore of the Firth, nearly opposite Shortland, and in the vicinity of the Miranda. This meeting is likely to be the largest that has been held in the North Island (says the Auckland Star) since the great gathering at Remuera after the signing of the treaty tf ffaitangi.' It is expected that upwards of three thousand natives will be present, including over two hundred from the King country. The meeting is promoted chiefly by the Ngatipouas, Ngatiwhanangai, and the Upper Thames tribes, but contributions have been received from the Ngapuhis in ga the North, including two tons of dried fish, which were sent down on Saturday. The place of meeiing has bren chosen on account of its proximity to flax land, affording shelter, and also because of the l.rge quantities of shell fish obtainable from the beach in the vicinity. As a preliminary the women of the various tribes have been shipped to make the necess ry preparation?, .the eieition of tents, manufacture of kits, drying of fi-h, &o. One hundred tons of flour, tad fifty tons of sugar, in addition to grog, fish, and other regular Maori fare, are already on the ground. -Ihecbi f object of the meeting, like 1 other similar gatherings, is of course ffasting and a sociable re-union to break the mjnotony of Maori everyday life, but some matters of , importance are lik ely to come up for discussion -the saU of lands at the Upper Thames being : among the number. Baron Charles De Thierry, in compliance with an invitation, intends to avail himself of the opportunity for explaining '.•: tho principle of Good Templary, an I establishing Maori 1 dges. Thi meeting, which is likely to prove an i tdesting one, commences early this mouth.

We commend to tho notice of our readers the speech delivered yesterday by his Excellency Sir James F-rgmaon in tbe Choral Hall, at the annual distribution of piiz-s of the Auckland Grammar chool. It was in all respects worthj of tbe Governor of a colony who takes a deep interest in th- advanced education of chose who in the time to come will, in all probability, be our representatives in the Parliament of the colony, or who will be called. upon to fill important public functions pertaining to the common we d. "We must," remarked his Excellency, "look forwtrd to the great future before New Zealand, and see to it that the young men of the higher .rod middle, classes shall be well fitted to t<ke their positions iu society; and that all, to whatever eiasi. they belong, who hate energy and an anxiety to rise, shall have, the opportunity of doing "so afforded to them." This is just whit ii asked for, and wbat.we hope will be granted in full meuure. ■\Ve want to giv-', facilities to those who are ami us of .themselves' to rise above the ordiniry.range of a, middle-clans education. We agree, too, with ir, Jame- where he says, "I think we ought to .look, diligently for the best means by which the sons of Maori chiefs may set a worthy exiiuple to their people/and to .take, prtiu ths ntanagementof the country. It seems to m< that they ought to have the best education th' ,c mntry can afford. But to turn the best-born Maori boys into a school like •this would perhaps be' injurious to the school and to themselves. It seems to me that in 'ucklind there ought to be boarding-houtes, where they could be managed in the manner beat suited to their previous life and tomperaments, and be graduilly brought up to d j better than their fathers, aud taught to set an example to their pople, and lead them to higher and better things.' 1 His Kxcelency speaks the outcome of his refactions upon an important subject, and we cm only hope his opinions may he allowed to take root, grow, blossom, and bear fruit The policy of "exterminating" the Maoris bet-mg3 to the past. Thinking men, in common,with Sir James Fergusion, believe in educating hk offiprisij, and so in'after years' tnaWing them to take their appointed places in the Gorenraeht of the country, anil in forming an integral portion.of it. -Herald.

The following 'u the directors' report of the Momataia i Hold Mining Company, as presented at the annual meeting'.on Saturday:—"The sixth annual report or the Momtaiari Sold Mining Company, Begistere I, for the year ending 30th, 1874.—The directors have the honour to submit report and financial statementfor the past year, ending 30th April. The mine m wager's report fully explain*- the present sttfe of the mine, aid its future prospects. The quantity of quartz raised and c>u hid during tie yeir has been 8,863 ton", with a yield of 4 980oza 3dwts 12(-rs of me'ted gold, which sold for £13.663 'Is sd, at an average yield of lld-vtn aud si?rs"pfir ton. The directors congratulate the shareholders npon the efficient b ttery of 41 head of stamps, which is now in p rfect working order. An inspection of the 8 me justifies thv assertion that it is the most c •mplete and lubstuntial crashing plant in the cdony. Th • directors have to inform you that Mr William Rowe, the mine manager, who took charge of the mine in June last, his resigned his situation. They have appointed Mr Robert Comer to take charge of the mine, ana trust that the appointment will meet with the approval of the shareholders Although the operations c irried on in the mine during the past year h.ve not been as successful as the pre'vious year, yet the directors have not lost confidence in the mine, On perusal of Mr Rowe's report you will find that a consi lerable amount of dead work has been done, such as opening up old drives, passes, &c, which were necessary to facilitate the output of a sufficient quantity of quartz f-r the new battery; had it not been necessary for these works to have been done, as we'l as stoking main abaft to work, the mine at a lower level than the Kuranui tunnel, the balance-sheet would have shown a more favourable result; as it is, the directors have the fullest confidence that ere long the mine will again rank amongst one of the dividend paying oiin'es on the Thames Goldfielda. They recommend that the sum of £250 be appropriated as payment of directors for their services during the past year. Mr W. 0. -Wilson rotires from the directory by rotition, but is eligible for re-election, and offers himself accordingly. It is also the duty of this meeting to elect two auditors for the ensuing year.— For the directors, It. Blbaz rd."—The balancesheet and accounts for the year ending 30th April, were aho read, of which the following is a' Bummary:—Dr.—Mine, wages, and salaries, £9,020 14s 2d; interest, £278 lis; directors' honorariums and auditors, £26010 d; timber, tools, powder, fase, candles, £1,389 178 8d; tunnel charges, cartage, ic, £421193 lOd; law expenses and surveying,' £67 18s 2d; miscellaneous, £256 9i; battery, wages, £1,602 lis 9d ; quicksilver, £500 4s 2d; rent, £752; fuel, £917 4a 61; ironmongery, lighting, r-pairs, &o, £49116s Id; miscellaneous, £92 lis lOd; depreciation on michinery,. £450; balance carrud to new account, £4.459 15s sd. Total, £20,9633s 5d Cr. -By balance, April, 1873, £4,91113* 21 reserve account, £2,01)0; gold, 4,9800z5, £13,663 Is 6il; tailings, £2UO; coals and sundries, £164 13* Id; interest on reserve account, £<S ss. Total, £20,963 3s sd.

The copper miners of South Australia have become dissatisfied with their position, and have struck for an increase in their wages. It is thtir ntention, should they not attain their obj ot, ,to app'y to the iiovernmentß of other colonies, io order to ascertain whether they

would be prepared to offer them inducements to

emigrate. We are of opinion that th.e New Zealand Government would act wisely were they to tempt them to settle in the colony. Surely upwards of 2,000 families, inured to colonial life, would be a muh more valua''lo accession to onr population than the clasi of persons that has lately been forwardf-d to us by our AgentGeneral from the oil country especially at present, when labour is so scarce, We have no

hesitation in asserting that copper mining will shortly become one of th« stiple industries of Hew -Zetland, as we have already had evidence that that metal ex : sts in large quantitiei in the North Island.— Wdikato Times

Four wars have cost the Knglish Government within the last fifteen years, upvard of dBIS.OOO.OUO sterling. The Persian expedition Wit £900,000. Tho outlay on the Chinese war amounted to £8,114,000. 1 hen the New Zealand war, Which did not extend beyond tho jew 1866, was covered by £765,000; and the /byssynian war. entailed the expenditure of £8,000,000 or £9,000,000. Now it ia eatimated that tha Maatw i?« .will qoifc a,boitf